After you take your photos there are several activities besides cropping and correcting your photo. Here are some examples:
- Take a series of photos and create an HDR (High Dynamic Range) image
- Turn your photo into a Kaleidoscope
- Create a black and white image
- Create an oil or chalk painting from your photo
- Create a collage from several photos
- Create a panorama – and if your willing to go the extra mile – turn it into a Virtual Reality tour just like those real estate agents do
With a little research using your favorite search engine you can become proficient in any of these areas. Just take it slow and practice a lot before going public. You can even combine several skills to create some really original images.
Some of these skills can be acquired with free software and others may not.